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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,343.67, 1,854.27 and 845.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,343.67, 1,854.27 and 845.79 is: 1,167.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,343.67 : 1,854.27 = 845.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,343.67/1,854.27 = 845.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,343.67x = 1,854.27 × 845.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,343.67x = 1,568,323.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,568,323.02/1,343.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,167.19

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